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LIVE MUSIC this weekend!
Fenelon Falls Live! is proud to present singer, musician, renowned songwriter, and Juno award-winning producer Marc Jordan in concert, now with a full 5 piece ensemble.
Marc Jordan has recorded sixteen albums of his own material, and his songs have been covered by Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Natalie Cole, Chicago, Manhattan Transfer, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Raitt, and dozens of others of that calibre... 35 million CDs!
Let’s Move the Needle and Get Youth Vaccinated Against COVID-19
As parents, we want what’s best for our children and teens. We want to offer support, protection, and advice. Although hugs may be a tougher sell for teenagers, they are important too – just like COVID-19 vaccines.
Health Unit Asks People to Rebook or Get Second Dose Appointments Earlier to Boost COVID-19 Protection
If you have a second dose appointment scheduled after August 3, the local Health Unit is asking you to immediately rebook sooner or ‘walk in’ for your COVID-19 vaccine.
Health Unit Reports Privacy Breach Involving Client Emails; Immediate Steps Being Taken To Address Situation
The local Health Unit is working to immediately address a privacy breach involving a mass email sent to approximately 500 clients in its region.
Attention Local Artists!
Soon the FFHS will be calling on local artists interested in painting gardens for the upcoming Garden Book and associated Greeting Cards. Many of the beautiful gardens are in full bloom right now, so you may want to go out and take photos of these historic sites to capture their full essence. You can visit the FFHS site for the locations of the gardens and stay tuned for more information on this exciting project!
Are you ready to enjoy live music again?
Fenelon Falls Live! is proud to present singer, musician, renowned songwriter, and Juno award-winning producer Marc Jordan in concert.
Marc Jordan has recorded sixteen albums of his own material, and his songs have been covered by Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Natalie Cole, Chicago, Manhattan Transfer, Joe Cocker and Bonnie Raitt, among others: 35 million CDs.
Calling on the Artsy - Board Members Wanted!
The Kawartha Arts Festival has some vacancies on its Board, and we are anxious to find the right people to fill those spots. Following the 30th annual Kawartha Arts Festival in 2019, and just as planning was underway for 2020, COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the event. Undaunted, the committee eagerly looked forward to being able to resume in 2021. In the past 10 months, we have been saddened and diminished by the passing of three valued members of our team.
The Garden Project: Small Gardens of Fenelon Falls
So far, along this journey, we have had the pleasure of highlighting the beautiful gardens at Cenotaph Park, around Maryboro Lodge, and introducing you to the team! Today, we want to highlight some of the smaller gems around town. Next time you’re out for a stroll, you’ll know where to spot these beautiful little green spaces.
Celebrating Young Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Gardeners!
Let’s celebrate these young FFHS volunteer gardeners from Fenelon Langton Child Care Centre who are caring for the Langton Community Garden. They are weeding, watering and harvesting the food for our local food bank. The youngest gardeners in Fenelon Falls! Thank you!
RMH Auxiliary Makes a Special Gift During a Challenging Year
The Ross Memorial Hospital’s volunteers offer a vast array of experience, talents and motivation for joining the team. Through their various efforts, they are united in their goal: to help the hospital.
Yard Sale on Aug 7th
Giant yard sale at St James Anglican Church on August 7th, 8 am-2 pm.
Guide to Sandbars Between Sturgeon, Cameron, and Balsam Lake!
You might be a regular Sandbar stopper, never even heard of the Sandbar, or maybe you have always wondered where they were but just never knew how to get there. Between Sturgeon, Cameron, and Balsam Lake there are a plethora of Sandbar’s to choose from.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
The Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market is planning "Christmas in July"! Yes, you heard it correctly. Christmas in July on Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24. The market is celebrating Christmas a little early this year so you early bird shoppers can get a head start on that Christmas shopping. We will also be having a free draw on a gift basket filled with items from our market vendors valued at $300.00. So come out and support your local farmers market at Bond and John St. and get your free ticket to win a beautiful gift basket.
Hello from your Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society!
Hello from your Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society!
We are about to enter the “getting-together-in-person-for-meetings” stage, albeit outdoors and distanced to keep everyone safe. Our next monthly membership meeting will be held at Crow Hill Farm, overlooking Sturgeon Lake, on Monday, July 26th, and our host, Leslie Dyment, is graciously offering two choices of times for the visit.
Anyone, Any Dose, Any Time
Getting a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine is now easier than ever.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is inviting anyone 12 years of age and older to visit any of its mass immunization clinics in Cobourg, Fenelon Falls or Minden for a first OR second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. No appointments are necessary – walk-ins are welcome!
Launching Our Tourism Ambassador Team
Summer is here and that means the launch of the 2021 Tourism Ambassador Team. This year’s team includes 5 local students who bring their own experience, enthusiasm, tech smarts and hometown knowledge to the job. You’ll find them in downtown Fenelon Falls, around the Locks and Garnet Graham Beach park in their bright blue shirts. One of their main goals is welcoming locals and visitors to Fenelon Falls and helping everyone make the most of their time in the village.
Fenelon Falls Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Looking for something to do in Fenelon Falls? A new scavenger hunt will be launching this Friday on the Driftscape app! Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you might discover something new.
St. James Anglican Church and the Parish of Fenelon Falls and Coboconk welcome the Rev. Alvardo Adderley
St. James Anglican Church and the Parish of Fenelon Falls and Coboconk are very pleased to welcome the Rev. Alvardo Adderley and his family to Fenelon Falls, to serve two congregations, including Christ Church in Coboconk.
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes proud to present the DOUG & MARY PERRY HIGHER EDUCATION FUND
With great pride and sense of honour, the past President and Co-Founder of the Community Foundation of Kawartha, Mike Perry has established the Doug & Mary Perry Higher Education Fund with the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. In memory of his loving parents, Mike has launched this Fund intended to provide financial support and encouragement to graduates from the Fenelon Falls Secondary School, interested in a career in teaching.
First Dose, Walk-In Times Now Available in July For HKPR Residents Who Want COVID-19 Vaccines
If you have not yet received your first COVID-19 vaccine, new walk-in times at Health Unit clinics are designed with you in mind.
Starting this week, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will be providing first-dose, walk-in times at its mass immunization sites in Cobourg and Fenelon Falls. The clinics are open to anyone who is 12 years of age and older and has not received a COVID-19 vaccine.